Post-op shoulder surgery-Sleeping with a sling!

This video covers some tips about how to get into a better sleeping position after shoulder surgery while wearing a sling.
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[@nordiq21]

I’m 7 days into my rotator cuff surgery. By far the worst part is trying to sleep with the sling on. Looking forward to burning it in my fire pit in a few more weeks.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Only if I had a dime for every time I heard that... Best of luck with your recovery!

[@anonymousfish5995]

Glad I came across this video five years after it was uploaded. I've never had to experience a situation like this, but for one of my assignments at school I had to write an essay on how first aid would be applied to a shoulder dislocation in a certain scenario, then act it out in a little skit. THIS was what I needed for the acting part. Now I understand how to support the arm correctly. Thank you!!

[@darrenbarlow5759]

Glad I came across this video. I'm a side sleeper and have had very little sleep since surgery

[@vincentliang3342]

same i hate this sling when trying to sleep in bed

[@maxlasater]

@@vincentliang3342 lol I’m right there with you sling brother I can’t sleep

[@vincentliang3342]

@@maxlasater I’ve been in one for 2 weeks still sucks but you get use to it try buying a wedge pillow on Amazon.

[@Brianna-Moore]

I have found laying on my back with the pillow behind my shoulder is most comfortable. I had a labrum repair two days ago and can get about 4 hours of sleep at a time before waking up with pain in my shoulder. This isn’t fun.

[@samalfellah2066]

@@Brianna-Moore I'm having this surgery in 2 days and thinking alot about the sleeping thing

[@charlieakin8074]

After 3 surgeries on my left shoulder. I found that by stacking all the pillows in the corner I can lean into them as if i was sleeping on my side. Best sleep I have gotten since.

[@margaretshope90]

GREAT IDEA!

[@rhondabolten4514]

You said stacking all the pillows in the corner. What corner?

[@dabaird12]

I always enjoy your guys video

[@bradwilliams4921]

I am not a back sleeper but I am trying to adjust as I can get more comfortable while awake on my back. It has been 9 days since surgery and I am still chasing a good night’s sleep.

[@chuckhandyjr.1585]

Me too going on 5 days post rotator cuff surgery

[@markdgodfrey2329]

what brand sling is the "patient" wearing? is the padding part of it?

[@nathanduvalrealty1150]

Thanks

[@AliAhmad-gr6hk]

The only painful part of surgery is sleeping with the sling on. I hate it.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I hear that A LOT!

[@HeatherDMorris]

I hear that I have 10 more days of it . I feel like I cant breathe

[@josephboeta]

That’s why I bought a recliner!

[@riod7559]

I finally got my shoulder positioned right after watching this guy explain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eavSaYZ5lpJ_Y68 My surgery was 3/22

[@alexking105]

​@HeatherDMorris that's exactly what I'm feeling right now. No matter the position. 😢

[@DeepikaDlogs]

Thank you.. It worked..

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're welcome!

[@samratkafle5522]

@@OrthoEvalPal i have question sir plx reply

[@MasonSchmidgall]

Just had a shoulder arthoscopy for labrel repair and loose body removal. Watching this the morning after a nearly restless night. I have a recliner, but i can't operate the foot rest. I had to resort to using my coffee table as a foot rest. It's fine at first, but it puts pressure on the knees which is really uncomfortable after a while. Going to try the side sleep method tonight, as im more of a side sleeper anyway.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Just get plenty of pillows to put under the fist of the affected side. Also, if you try the recliner again with the coffee table, place pillows under your knees so they don't bow backwards. Best of luck with your recovery.

[@iIntrovert]

@MasonSchmidgall How is your Shoulder ? I had my 1st dislocation in Oct 2023, all Doctor recommend surgery as i want to play sports as hobby ?

[@joseph18949]

Day 2 after surgery hurting so bad nerve block wore off and the pain is incredible can’t sleep just aching

[@SARAH-in8yi]

Beneficial video ❤

[@lorirowe3540]

I'm a side sleeper and on my left side it's been 4 days after my rotator cuff surgery and I have to lay on my right side it hurts my right leg I have pain all the time anyway i can't sleep on my back at all my back is bad so not a lot of sleep for me can't wait till I can sleep on my left side again.

[@Matthew8473]

Incredibly dynamic and enthralling; much like a book that was dynamic and enthralling in its narrative. "Better Sleep Better Life" by William Brook

[@kanakvijay2343]

Do we have to sleep with sling on in case of wrist surgery

[@ronaldcowan6116]

The biggest problem I've been having is, I'm seven days in to tendonese's and rotator cuff surgery and now the third time I've had dreams where I'm trying to escape danger such as a fire or something to that effect and I have woke up pulling my arm out of the sling. And generally in a lot of pain from trying to do so. It's sort of like walking in my sleep so how do I keep from tearing loose things in my shoulder while it's healing when subconsciously I'm struggling to get out of it, the sling that is.

[@twomustangs]

The very last sentence: "...if they're not back sleepers." All the recommendations are for recliners or positions where you are on your back. Nice to have at least recognition that not everyone can sleep that way + advice on alternative.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Thank you!

[@astaninm]

Почему в больницах этого не знают? Спасибо!

[@Drew-vz9sy]

My neck nerves have spasms and I have very little feeling in my arm. Just had labral repair surgery 2 days ago. Why hasn’t the nerve block gone away by now?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Definitely a question for your surgeon.

[@3.0colorado21]

I had a cervical fusion about 18 months ago and am two weeks post op from shoulder surgery......seeping is miserable. What works for my neck DOES NOT work for my shoulder. I kinda just surround myself with pillows and support options at night and hope for the best

[@jeffbrown3963]

After shoulder replacement, I found the sofa more comfortable than the recliner. Can't sleep on my back but the sofa keeps you from rolling over and feels better. Good luck!

[@3.0colorado21]

@@jeffbrown3963 that’s actually what I ended up doing. It really is the best option at the moment. Gets a little easier each day

[@chriscipolloni4064]

@@3.0colorado21 how’s it feeling now?

[@3.0colorado21]

@@chriscipolloni4064not great. Fusion didn’t fully take…….I have a posterior surgery to beef up the fusion with 2 rods and 4 screws. I have to help lift my head up still and I have sloppy movement in my facet joints. July 22nd surgery date.. also just had a cortisone shot in my ac joint which also might need some surgical help. It was a grade 3 separation back in 2018 that didn’t heal right and wasn’t addressed in the shoulder surgery. I’m only 34 but feel like I’m 60.

[@barryderfel1810]

Yea, sleep would be nice. Maybe next month 😂. It's good to learn there is nothing wrong with me. Video is helpful.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

It does get better Barry. 1st month is rough

[@jedinaiit2345]

Dude I know right?? 12 days in I’m miserable. Neither of these pillow tricks work for me sadly. I’ve been in the recliner instead. And that’s miserable too 😂

[@barryderfel1810]

@@jedinaiit2345 it gets better.

[@SportsMusicCars]

@@jedinaiit2345 same

[@jedinaiit2345]

@@SportsMusicCars my turn to tell someone it gets better 😎 6 months later and my arm is much better. Still not 100% but getting close. Hang in there

[@andyrojas289]

My neck hurts and it’s hard for me to breathe

[@bristolbullterrier.1434]

Took mine of after 2 days, after rotator cuff surgery large tear, doing brilliant after 2 weeks, no stiff shoulder issues, just doing the exercises i was told to.

[@jassary97]

How long after surgery were able to use your arm normally ? Like sleeping with no issues and stuff like that ?

[@SportsMusicCars]

okay that is unusual usually it's 4-5 weeks in the sling. im 3.5 weeks out and the sling is needed and shulder feels like crap still...

[@HeatherDMorris]

Be careful sleeping with no sling. Dreaming can make you do crazy things and you may damage the surgery site

[@tseringdolker866]

Hi eval thanks for show I did a surgery for my rotator cuff after surgery sleeping every night hv pain n morning my arm all muscle pain only I'm taking ibuprofen Other stronger pills I can't take its dissy vermint

[@nazmulhasannishad4874]

Can you sleep along with those paina? Or its really tough

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

I love the way the "patient" is able to move so easily. That is near impossible with open surgery on a shoulder, trust me I have had this experience. Total pain most of the time, sleep is a wish and moving like that is complete rubbish. This video is about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

[@DeceptaconAgain]

Keeping that sling on so for long probably caused more damage to the entirety of my body alignment than my original shoulder injury did. 2 years later I’m still trying to untwist my body and I haven’t stopped doing exercises for it since the surgery. GET OUT OF THAT SLING ASAP

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Some can get out early if the tear is small but not all can because of the size of the tear and repair

[@iIntrovert]

​@@OrthoEvalPalSir i have Bankart labrum tear of 1'o clock to 5'o clock ? What about me.. Please guide me. Should I get or not the surgery done, as rehab is also a viable option. I am confused. I am in 3rd week of shoulder dislocation and I can lift my Arm in front and side, as i am doing the isometric exercises!!

[@tjsogmc]

Get a recliner. It's a thousand times more comfortable.

[@samratkafle5522]

I feel so tired plz say what should i do

[@tjsogmc]

@@samratkafle5522 Try to get as comfortable as possible and wait it out. Shoulder surgery is the worst. There is nothing nice about the recovery process and each person is different. Some people can handle the pain better than others. But at the end of the day, it will pass and every day you will get better. Rest as much as possible. Try to relax your mind and not focus on the pain. I spent my first week post-op watching old monster movies and generally trying to keep busy. Best of luck to you!

[@jedinaiit2345]

@@tjsogmc yup. Just gotta press on through the misery lol. I’m in a recliner and it’s the best for me. But still not great. Day 12…eye of the storm

[@davidhoppe1757]

How would you get that shirt on ?? Please somebody let me know

[@templeofthedog6284]

I just injured my shoulder, putting a T shirt on is a nightmare.

[@XizzyXgreen]

It takes 2 people now For me it helps if they start with the injured arm then my head then my other arm and they can fix the rest

[@sadie4me2]

So tell me, how does someone that lives alone do this? I think this assumes that you have some help and in my case, I will not have any help.

[@jamespace1269]

lazyboy recliner and ambien works wonders

[@davedelollis4106]

I had bicep tenodesis surgery and labrum SLAP tear surgery. My surgeon told me I could get out of my brace (just a generic one) within a day or 2 as long as I am comfortable. I've barely been wearing it but still pain, obviously. I assume it is OK that I am out of the sling after only a day or 2? Sleeping is still horrible no matter in the sling or not. I am several times a night every night, no matter what pain pills I take.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Nothing wrong with being in the sling a little longer. Here is a sling video which could help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJe1mYJrmb5sfLc

[@andream.464]

Same surgery planned for me next week. Orthopaedist told me it’s going to be a minimum of 3 weeks of sling. How could it be just a few days? It’s physically impossible that the tissues heal in a few days.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

@@andream.464 I think you might have misunderstood. We check on the patient 2 to 3 days after surgery and readjust the sling. Most people are in the sling for at least three to four weeks.

[@bobdoyle5945]

getting total shoulder replacement tomorrow.. im scared i wont sleep.. i get panic attacks if i cant fall asleep.. hoping i learn to back sleep.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Most people start in a recliner for several weeks. Best of luck with the surgery Bob!!

[@bobdoyle5945]

@@OrthoEvalPal so far so good, oxy and 5mg melitonin helped me sleep pain is managed so far fairly well one hand typing, starting pt soon

[@OrthoEvalPal]

@@bobdoyle5945 glad to hear. Be sure to check out my post op shoulder playlist.

[@iIntrovert]

​@@bobdoyle5945I hope you are doing great. So how's your shoulder and can you play Contact sports ? Doctors recommend me arthroscopic surgery if i want to play sports and Physiotherapist if not in sports

[@bohanananza5443]

displaced arm bone here they haven't got me on a cast because they want me to see an orthopedic

[@TechnicalMalayalam1]

Will it pop out again after surgery...Can I go back in sports and other physical activities

[@teodorstefanov984]

I am asking the same

[@jamespace1269]

8 anchors in my left shoulder. now almost 4 weeks in - not fun...

[@teodorstefanov984]

Hey, I just have 3 anchors in my left shoulder as of Bankart labrum tear surgery last week. How are you doing after the surgery, does it dislocate again? Can you play sports again? Do you feel the same about your shoulder joint?

[@teodorstefanov984]

@jamespace1269

[@jamespace1269]

@@teodorstefanov984 Mine was a full supraspinatus tear so it takes about 12 months to fully heal (almost there). Feels "almost" normal again. In some ways it feels stronger in some weaker. I have full range of motion back and feel i can do sports. Mine hasnt dislocated

[@NiKoLa_40]

How much time do you need to wear a slung after a shoulder dislocation? Or after how many days you need to remove slung?

[@Brad9232]

10 to 15 days

[@pianopractice1521]

your patient almost felll out of your bed. lol

[@skittlzm.6232]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 right?????

[@iIntrovert]

Anyone interested in telling their experience of post surgery or rehabilitation n physiotherapy of shoulder dislocation.. Please do, every comment is appreciated

[@MaryOrfali]

I am short waisted so the top chine of the abductor pillow cuts into my upper arm and causes my hand to “go to sleep”. If they could design an abductor pillow that has curved edges, it would be more comfortable. I sleep at an angle with multiple pillows behind my back. Almost like sleeping in a recliner.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I agree. I hear that a lot. I have wondered why they haven't made that modification a long time ago.

[@linamendt9149]

This is so basic and logical...every mother holding a baby and trying to feed it, KNOWS to buy support behind that arm.

[@SportsMusicCars]

sleep?? post op?? LMFAO!!! NEVER!!! ZOMBIE LIFE!!!

[@ElleVancouver]

I have this sling and the straps fold over right on the replaced shoulders, shoulder blade that you are supposed to now lay on to sleep! Bloody painful. The hospital cheap sling is the same. What a stupid design. I absolutely cannot sleep on my back, it's agony. Side sleeping it is or at least angled, with drugs and pillows.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Recliner is ususlly the "bed" of choice after shoulder surgery.

[@merveurgun9694]

Is that position okay with broken collar bone 🤔

[@beardeddragon9114]

Your all here because you had shoulder surgery…

[@nolanyoung1799]

These slings suck

[@kymania.c.915]

3 days into having my shoulder popped back into place. Almost 4am and I gotta be at work at 8🥲